Training Camp 8/1 9:45

[Shaw66]

8 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

 

Basically, I think what that translates to is saying Elam does not (yet) excel as an off-ball CB in the zone defense the Bills primarily rely on.

 

Whereas he's saying Benford really gets it when it comes to playing zone.

 

Anyone else see it differently?

I didn't listen to the interview, but from the clips here, that's exactly what it sounds like.  And exactly what a lot of fans have been saying for a year.  Elam is a natural cover corner, and Benford really gets the coverage schemes that McD's pass defense thrives on.  I've always thought that's why McDermott didn't keep Gilmore.  

 

And as lots of people have been saying, it's up to Elam.  If he internalizes the schemes, he'll be the starter, because Benford simply can't "learn" some of the physical skills that come naturally to Elam. 

 

Also, I don't see how a platoon system works with corner back.  When you platoon running backs, you're always sending some signals about what you might do, because the running backs have different skills.   That's okay, however, because offense is all about putting a combination of threats on the field.   DBs seem different to me - putting a different DBs in the game signal your weaknesses, not your strengths.  Benford's in, if the offense puts a #1 receiver out there, the offense knows the defense is in zone or double coverage, because the Bills won't leave him out there alone.   Elam's in, and the offense knows he's the soft spot in the zone.   Jackson gives you the best disguise.  

 

What the Bills really need, really need, is for Elam to step up.   If he can win the job (if he can get good enough playing the schemes), then the Bills have the best option out there, and Benford gets freed up for a possible move to safety, maybe as early as next year. 

[The Wiz]

God Dammit TARON!  (don't know if it was him, just blaming him).

 

 

 

 

[BeavercreekBillsFan]

5 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

 

 

Nothing new here. Josh has been running for his life from day 1 while the Bills do nothing about it. Just hope he doesn’t get injured again this year. 

[The Wiz]

 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

3 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

God Dammit TARON!  (don't know if it was him, just blaming him).

 

 

 

 

McDermott was fired.

[The Wiz]

 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

4 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

 

Doomed

[Sammy Watkins' Rib]

13 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

 

 

well, there goes the season. Maybe will address the o-line next off-season.

[The Wiz]

 

 

 

 

[Logic]

5 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

 

Remember when Troy Vincent "accidentally" took out JP Losman's leg? Good times.

[The Wiz]

 

 

 

 

If anyone cares...

 

 

First time for everything

 

 

[Airseven]

These Allen “injury” updates are “click bait.” If he spilled water down his chest and wiped it off with his hand, these guys would yam about a possible chest contusion.

[Logic]

4 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

 

 

Innnnnteresting.

Verrrrry interesting.

[The Wiz]

 

 

[Beck Water]

5 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

 

If anyone cares...

 

 

 

I care, and am also interested to know if it's Bates or Morse in at Center, because if the DL is pushing the OL back into Allen today but that didn't happen previously, it would be good if there are other OLmen on the roster who are capable of anchoring

 

[The Wiz]

 

3 minutes ago, Airseven said:

These Allen “injury” updates are “click bait.” If he spilled water down his chest and wiped it off with his hand, these guys would yam about a possible chest contusion.

Considering the fact that there is no season without Allen, I wanna know if he has a hangnail. 

[Beck Water]

 

9 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

 

(Note: this was said during practice, and is a joke.  But yeah, would that be funny.

Edited August 1, 2023 by Beck Water

[Nelius]

5 minutes ago, Airseven said:

These Allen “injury” updates are “click bait.” If he spilled water down his chest and wiped it off with his hand, these guys would yam about a possible chest contusion.

 

Ah yes, clickbait from Twitter accounts with 10k followers for the handful of us watching to the minute updates from a Tuesday morning training camp. Makes total sense! I'm sure this "clickbait" is driving a ton of ad revenue...

[The Wiz]

 

 

 

[wppete]

1 minute ago, The Wiz said:

 

Damn! I’ve never thought about formations with Dalton and Dawson in the backfield. This would be nuts. how do you defend something like this?

 

Dalton

Dawson

Josh

 

Diggs

Harty

Davis